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'I trust you will find these articles of interest'

21/10/2020

 
It is that time of the week again when I send you some more articles about sustainability issues.

​This week’s articles include two about China’s announcement of its target of Net Zero Emissions by 2060 and the impact this would have on Australia’s coal exports.
Another article explains how the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a major promoter of neoliberal economic policies, is now calling for ‘green investment’ and carbon pricing.
The final article explains what makes a Green New Deal.

I trust you will find these articles of interest.
 
Zoom Meeting: I did not hold a Sustainability Zoom meeting last Friday because of other commitments, however as there are 5 Fridays this month we have space to have a Zoom meeting this Friday.

There are two weeks’ supply of articles to discuss- a total of seven. I would suggest we deal with these articles as follows:
First session – discuss ‘Backwards Budget’, ‘Net Zero Emissions’ from last week and ‘Neoliberals’ and ‘Green New Deal’ from today’s articles.
15 minute break.
Second session – discuss ‘Old King Coal’ from last week and the two articles about China I sent today.
 
The link to the Zoom meeting at 10am on Friday 23rd October is:
 
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73358790567?pwd=UGNlVHpZL0thS1ZMRmFncmlaaFM0UT09
 
Regards,
John

Recommended Reading:

China just stunned the world with its step-up on climate action – and the implications for Australia may be huge                    The Conversation                   October 8, 2020

​China's power game puts the pressure on Australian coal
Cheryl Durrant                 Sydney Morning Herald                October 15, 2020

Some say neoliberals have destroyed the world, but now they want to save it. Is Scott Morrison listening?      The Conversation                   October 16, 2020

​You’ve probably heard of the Green New Deal in the US — is it time for one in Australia?
The Conversation            October 20, 2020

"Your now 'weekly dose' of sustainability articles"

14/10/2020

 
Here is your now ‘weekly dose’ of sustainability articles.

I hope you enjoyed the positive articles I sent you last week. It is not often that I can just focus on ‘good news stories’.

There is one ‘good news’ articles this week about ‘Old King Coal’ surrendering to solar. Some welcome news.

I won’t be conducting a Zoom meeting this Friday as I have other commitments but as we have five Fridays this month, I could conduct one on the fourth Friday, October 23rd. That would still leave two weeks till the first meeting in November.

I will send out the link next week.
 
John

Recommended Reading:

Old king coal has surrendered to solar, says global power report
Nick O'Malley                   The Age               October 13, 2020

‘Backwards’ federal budget: Morrison government never fails to disappoint on climate action
The Conversation       October 7, 2020

Net-zero emissions target could spark $63 billion investment drive by 2025
Matt Johnson             The NewDaily             Oct 12, 2020

The ‘lungs of the Earth’ are burning: 2020 Amazon rainforest fires the worst in a decade
Cait Kelly        The NewDaily             Oct 4, 2020

Weekly distribution - enjoy the 'good news' articles

9/10/2020

 
I am a week earlier than usual, but then with so many articles available I thought I might start a weekly distribution of 3 or 4 articles.

This week there were a number of positive articles and I thought it would be a nice change to send you just the positive news for once.

Of course we then had the budget, which didn’t have any positive news for the environment or climate change, but more about that next week.

Enjoy the ‘good news’ articles.

John

Recommended reading:

Solar installations go through the roof despite Victoria's lockdown
Miki Perkins               The Age           October 6, 2020

West Australia to build 100MW big battery – the first on state’s main grid
Giles Parkinson                      Renew Economy                    3 October 2020

South Australia wind and solar served stunning 73% of demand in September
Giles Parkinson                       Renew Economy                     2 October 2020

Aussie tech gurus driving local, low-cost solar panel breakthrough
Mike Foley                  The Age                       October 5, 2020

Reading for Friday 2 December....

1/10/2020

 
Hi All,

Here I am again with another bunch of articles to keep you well informed.

I have attached seven articles and as usual I found it difficult to restrict it to this number.  Of course some of these articles are about the so called “Low Emissions Technology Roadmap” launched by the federal government last week.  To me, this roadmap is more about ideology and politics rather than a genuine energy plan. You can read the criticisms for yourself.
 
Are you aware that President Xi, at the UN General Assembly spoke of a "green revolution" and committed China, the world’s largest carbon emitter, to reaching net-zero emissions by 2060?
You can read about that in one of the articles.
 
Once again I will be conducting a Zoom Sustainability meeting at 10am on Friday.
 
The link to the Zoom meeting at 10am on Friday 2nd October is:
 
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79165309010?pwd=NUwwUG0vL0xwQ1FGYmVTb2VXQ1BwUT09
Recommended Reading:  

Anything but wind or solar: Taylor’s technology plan is “roadmap to nowhere”
Michael Mazengarb ReNew Economy 22 September 2020

Morrison’s gas push isn’t about energy security, it’s about ideology at any cost
Zali Steggall                Renew Economy        22 September 2020

What are the key technologies in the Coalition's low emissions roadmap, and can they deliver?
Royce Kurmelovs                    The Guardian             Sun 27 Sep 2020

​Why Australia’s hydrogen industry should be renewables only
Michael Mazengarb               Renew Economy        28 September 2020

​The world's richest one per cent emit more carbon pollution than the poorest half of humanity
SBS News        22nd September, 2020

China's push puts end of fossil fuels in sight
Nick O'Malley             Sydney Morning Herald                     September 26, 2020

EU ramps up emissions reduction target to 55 percent by 2030
Joshua S Hill               Renew Economy                    22 September 2020

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    'Sustainability'

    True sustainability is only achieved when our society achieves this in three spheres of our activity: Social, Economic and Environmental. Sustainability in each of these three spheres is far from being achieved.  This has become the concern of governments and ordinary people world-wide and has resulted in many questions about the sustainability of our present lifestyle. This course aims to explore topics such as global warming and climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy options, the challenge of population growth, sustainable agricultural practices, water use, sustainable use of resources, sustainable and energy efficient building design and various economic and lifestyle issues. Our sessions during the year will examine different aspects of these major topics with a focus on looking towards a sustainable future. No prior knowledge of these topics is required just a general interest in the issues around climate change and sustainability. With discussion of these topics throughout the year you will find that you become better informed about these issues.

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